Thing is, according to the laws it's only a relatively minor offence. Smith will carry the can but still be back for The Ashes.......which should be fun!
Old Trafford, Headingley and Edgbaston must be put on the venue list, even if they aren't. They'll enjoy playing there as much as in South Africa!
It's not so much the offence as the way in which it was orchestrated and the ham-fisted way it was carried out and childishly lied about. Their real crime here is the sheer embarrassment they've caused to Australian cricket (and by extension, Australia itself). Australians are possibly the most sanctimonious, self-righteous cvnts on earth, so being put in a position where they can't be self-righteous and have to take all the digs that come their way is horrific to them.
Like I say, one of the funniest things to happen in cricket ever.
Oh completely, the lies and attempted cover up just compounded it and made it far more amusing.
Of course the sub-continent fans and players are up in arms saying that it'll all be brushed under the carpet, inherent racism, etc. It's not exactly match-fixing though or spot-betting, is it!
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He should’ve eaten it and said it was stick of gum.
Acceptable defence imo
The kid clearly panicked.
the press out there are sticking the boot in tbf
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket...27-p4z6fl.html
and a bit more hand wringing...
https://www.smh.com.au/national/chea...27-p4z6fc.html
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